AXAGON PCIe NVMe to SATA M.2 adapter | PCEM2-DC

The internal AXAGON PCEM2-DC adapter allows you to connect up to two M.2 SSDs to a desktop. Therefore, it is an ideal choice for upgrading a desktop that lacks an M.2 slot.

The adapter supports the use of both single-sided and double-sided SATA and NVMe (PCI Express) M.2 SSDs. The reduction does not limit SSD capacity, and any M.2 cards with a length up to 110 mm can be used. Simultaneous operation of both disks is commonplace.

Thanks to the PCI-Express 3.0 4-lane interface compatible with x4, x8, and x16 slots, speeds as high as 8GBps can be achieved. Compared to standard SATA SSDs, the bit rates of NVMe SSDs are many times higher.

The high-quality card design, including copper-plated vents, assists in better dissipation of the heat generated during M.2 SSD operation. A metal cover with a fan and an attached passive cooler, including thermal pads, assist in cooling the M.2 SSDs. This results in an ideal combination of passive and active cooling for M.2 SSDs and heat removal. Thanks to the cooling and temperature reduction of up to 35°C, it is possible to use the maximum power of the deployed SSDs.

Double blue LEDs indicate either power on or data transfer in the M.2 slot. The package also contains a low-profile blanking plug for mounting the adapter into low-profile cases.

Input:
• PCI-Express 3.0 interface compatible with PCI-Express 1.0a / 1.1 / 2.0 / 2.1.
• Number of 4-Lane lines, compatible with x4 / x8 / x16 PCIe slots.
• Bandwidth of 4-Lane PCI-Express 3.0 bus of up to 8 GB/s (bi-directional).
• SATA connector to connect the motherboard when a SATA M.2 SSD is used.
To achieve the best possible bit rates, the use of a SATA 6G controller is recommended.

Output:
• NGFF 75-pin M-key slot to install NVMe (PCI-Express) M.2 SSDs.
• NGFF 75-pin B-key slot to install SATA (AHCI) M.2 SSDs.

Other features:
• Full Plug and Play support.
• Support for M.2 disks of any size - 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 mm.
• Support for M.2 disks of any capacity.
• Simultaneous operation of both disks.
• Support for both single-sided and double-sided M.2 disks.
• Better heat dissipation from M.2 SSDs thanks to copper-plated vents.
• A metal cover with a fan supplied from the card.
• An auxiliary fin cooler to provide a superior cooling option for M.2 SSDs.
• Support for booting from the SSD card.
• No drivers need to be installed.
• Card dimensions: 140 x 68 x 17 mm, weight 111 g.
• Note: CAUTION! The adapter allows B+M-key disks to be inserted into both M.2 slots. It is important to check the disk parameters, i.e., to make sure whether the disk is designed for a SATA or NVMe (PCI-Express) interface, and to connect it to the correct slot. SATA SSDs are connected to the B-key slot, and NVMe SSDs are connected to the M-key slot.

Power supply:
• The adapter is directly supplied from the PCI-Express bus; no external power supply is needed.
• The dual power supply system ensures sufficient power for the connected M.2 SSDs.
• In addition, the redundant power supply system reduces the adapter's thermal load.

Supported operating systems:
• MS Windows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10, Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2016 (all 32-bit as well as 64-bit versions of Windows OS are supported), Linux with kernel 2.6.31 and higher.
• Note: When operating under Windows 7, contact the manufacturer of the M.2 SSD to find out whether this OS is supported, especially when NVMe disks are used.

Package contains:
• PCI-Express adapter with a standard blanking plug and a cover with fan,
• passive cooler for M.2 SSD and 2 thermal pads,
• low-profile blanking plug,
• mounting material and a screwdriver,
• printed installation manual EN/CZ/DE/ESP/FR/HU/IT/PL/RO/RU/SK/BG,
• packed in a cardboard box with clearly indicated parameters.Axagon PCEM2-DC PCIe x4 - M.2 NVMe M-key + SATA B-key slot adapter w. cooler, SP & LP. Host interface: PCIe, Output interface: M.2, SATA, Expansion card form factor: Full-height / Low-profile. Product colour: Black, Purpose: PC, Cooling type: Active. Bandwidth: 8 Gbit/s. Width: 140 mm, Depth: 68 mm, Height: 17 mm. Quantity per pack: 1 pc(s), Package width: 136 mm, Package depth: 170 mm